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Kavalan Solist Brandy Cask Strength
Single Malt — Taiwan
Reviewed
February 3, 2022
57.8% ABV / Brandy Cask Y141119007A
Nose - Quite hot, unripe pineapple, caramel, fresh ginger, green papaya, unripe mango (w/ water) Still quite hot, lots of the same tropical fruits
Taste - Quite hot, sweet pineapple, white pepper / habanero heat/tingle, hint of chocolate, ripe tropical fruits, caramel (w/ water) Still quite hot, fruity hot tingle/heat, unripe pineapple, mango, guava, light papaya funk, caramel, black pepper
Finish - Lingering sweet hot fruity heat, pineapple, hot peppers, fresh ginger (w/ water) Pretty much the same
Score - 65/100
Final Thoughts - Holy crap this drank like it was hazmat. Super hot on the nose which continued through the palate and lingered into the finish. I think the heat on this one dominated the entire experience and sort of hid what could have been there. I think the heat distracted from what the Brandy cask might have added, although maybe it just gave that it extra tropical fruit vibe. Sad how a bit of water didn't even help this one too much. It feels like it had potential, but just somehow got way too hot and peppery to be really enjoyable.
Would I drink it if offered? - Maybe
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - No
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
223.0
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I’ve gotten that habanero level of pain from Makers cask strength, could never go back